UTOPIA


Meaning of UTOPIA in English

( also utopia ) n [ C , U ]

an imaginary place or state of things in which everything is perfect. The original Utopia was an imaginary island described by Thomas More in a book of the same name which appeared in 1516. He criticized the political systems of France and England and went on to describe life in Utopia, where everyone shared their possessions and led a happy life.

► Utopian ( also utopian ) adj (usu disapprov )

having a perfect society; aiming for a perfect society, which may be impossible to achieve:

Her political beliefs are just Utopian fantasies.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.